Irwin Army Community Hospital is open, and we continue to schedule appointments and procedures. We will do our best to minimize impact on our beneficiaries who need health care during the shutdown. The hospital's emergency room and inpatient services remain fully operational. No medical or dental appointments or procedures will be canceled. All ancillary services (pharmacy, laboratory, radiology) will also remain operational. Please call (785) 239-3627 to schedule or cancel appointments. For questions about TRICARE during the shutdown, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

Patient Resources

Virtual Education Center

The Defense Health Agency’s Virtual Education Center is an online educational platform with more than 50,000 resources covering 60 medical topics, including:
  • Health and wellness information
  • Clinic-specific resources
  • Videos, handouts, and links to additional health resources
  • Training materials, how-to videos, and step-by-step instructions
The Virtual Education Center puts the power in your hands to research health topics before you talk to your provider.

Get informed. Ask the right questions. Make the best decision about your health. 

How does it work? 

  1. Go to https://vec.health.mil/ and agree to the terms.
  2. Log in with your Common Access Card or DS Logon. If you don’t already have a DS Logon, you’ll need to set it up.
  3. Explore and learn!
Search topics, create personalized dashboards, and quickly find information sent to you directly from your providers.
* Video * Introducing the Virtual Education Center
 
Future Patient Health Education Portal Will Be “Source of Truth”
 
MHS Virtual Education Center Empowers Patients to Improve Outcomes
 
Virtual Education Center Provides Health Information to Patients

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Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.